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RIDE INFORMATION: REGION 5 BENEFIT RIDE September 4-5, 2010; Dawson Forest, Dawsonville, GA TYPE A: OPEN, CP, NOVICE; TYPE B: OPEN, NOVICE. No Rider limit as this ride is a fundraiser. RIDE MANAGER Cindy Keen; JUDGES: (VET) Dr. Mike Bridges, DVM; (HORSEMANSHIP) Kim Cowart. RULES INTERPERTOR Mary Britt; TRAIL MASTER Mark Jones; P&R CO-ORDINATOR Jack Britt; SATURDAY DINNER Tammy Lineback; SILENT AUCTION Tanya Kingsley; CHECK-IN Linda Clayton; JUDGES SECRETARIES, Sarah Bridges, Sallie Kudra, Alayna Wiley; JUDGES MEALS Ginny Tolbert; AWARDS Cindy Keen/Courtney Keen Woodall. LOCATION: The ride will take place in Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area near Dawsonville, GA. Dawsonville has an Outlet Mall, Gas Stations, Hotels, Grocery Stores and Fast Food within 5 miles of camp…also a Kangaroo Center! DIRECTIONS: From the SOUTH: Take I-85N to GA 400(Hwy19) appx 1 hour N of Atlanta. Turn LEFT on to DAWSON FOREST RD just south of the malls in Dawsonville. Follow road in to DAWSON FOREST and signs to camp. From the NORTH or NORTHWEST: Take I-75 South or I-575 East to Hwy 20 E. From Hwy 20 E go appx 7 miles and turn on Hwy 369. Go appx 14 miles and turn left on Hwy 19 (toward Dawsonville). Turn left onto Dawson Forest Rd and into Dawson Forest AREA. Turn right and follow signs into camp. From the NORTHEAST and EAST: Take I-85 South to Hwy 129(exit137), turn right towards Gainsville, GA. Go thru Gainsville and take Hwy 60 W to Hwy 400 (Hwy19). Turn left at the stop light going south on 400. Turn Right on Dawson Forest Rd (just past malls). Go 5 miles and at the stop sign cross Hwy 9… stay straight and follow signs into camp. From the WEST: Take I-20 EAST into Atlanta. TAKE I-75/I-85 NORTH (8 lane traffic) to the split. WATCH for I-85N to GA HWY 400 N. Continue appx 1 hour to Dawson Forest Rd. Take LEFT before mall. Continue into DAWSON FOREST following signs into camp. NOTE: HWY 400 IS A TOLL ROAD….. FEES: 2 Day Ride: NATRC MEMBERS, Adults $85, Juniors $65, (non-members add $20). 1 Day Ride: NATRC MEMBERS, Adults $75, Juniors $55, (non-members add $20). There is a $35 non-refundable deposit with registration. REGISTER ON- LINE at natrc5.org and use paypal or mail checks( PAYABLE TO Cindy Keen) to CINDY KEEN 1620 BELLEVUE RD DUBLIN, GA 31021… 478-290-3868 CAMPING: Expect primitive camping conditions. There are no trailer hook-ups, wash racks, shower/flush toilet facilities or potable water. Porta-Johns will be provided in camp. RIDE NOTES: Horses will be stationary tied to trailer or picket lined to trees in camp. At least 1 person with each trailer is to remain with horses in camp overnight. Stallions must be doubles tied. Management will provide a small water truck in camp. Try to bring ample drinking water, hay and grain for your horse. Grass is limited in camp. Friday Night will be a POTLUCK DINNER. Saturday Night will be the SILENT AUCTION and very nice, buffet-style, catered BBQ DINNER with all the fixins. Plates are available for $25 per person. DINING ENTERTAINMENT will be provided by our on Region 5 “NASHVILLE STARS”. ALSO we will have our annual fundraiser SILENT AUCTION. Please bring good quality donated items suitable for the auction. The proceeds from the ride, dinner, auction and skit will benefit Region Five HOSTING the 2011 NATRC NATIONAL CONVENTION in NASHVILLE, TN. CHECK-IN: 2:00 pm Friday. Vet-In to follow. PLEASE notify ride manager, CINDY KEEN 478-290-3868, if you will not be arriving in camp by 6:00 pm Friday. RIDE BRIEFINGS will be Friday 7:00 pm and Saturday after BBQ Dinner. Dogs must be on leashes, no alcohol, firearms or open fires allowed in camp. VOLUNTEERS are welcome and needed. PLEASE COME AND HAVE A WONDERFUL LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!!

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